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GNCFranchise Cost 2026

GNC franchise cost in the US (2026): $113K–$463K investment · $20K franchise fee · 6% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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GNC holds a focused footprint with customer response in the cohort's softer band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedBroadLoved specialist Established leaderCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteAnytime FitnessPlanet FitnessCrunch FitnessHand & StoneMassage EnvyClub PilatesOrangetheoryThe Joint Chiropractic
FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedBroadCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteGNC
Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.
GNCfranchise-ownedPlanet Fitnessfranchise-ownedMassage Envyfranchise-ownedCrunch Fitnessfranchise-ownedThe Joint Chiropracticfranchise-ownedHand & Stonefranchise-ownedOrangetheoryfranchise-ownedAnytime Fitnessfranchise-ownedClub Pilatesfranchise-owned
GNC and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
BrandBreadthResponse
GNCfranchise-owned Focused Softer
Anytime Fitnessfranchise-owned Broad Middle
Crunch Fitnessfranchise-owned Focused Middle
Club Pilatesfranchise-owned Focused Stronger

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort
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Frequently asked · GNC
What does a GNC franchise cost in the US?
The total investment for a GNC franchise for the Health & Wellness Retail Store format is $188K–$507K. That total includes a $20K franchise fee.
What royalty does GNC charge?
GNC charges a 6% royalty. A separate 3% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a GNC franchise need?
A GNC outlet needs from 1000 sq ft for the Health & Wellness Retail Store format.
How many GNC outlets are there in the US?
GNC operates 703 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1935.
Who is eligible for a GNC franchise?
You will need capital of at least $188K, a site of 1000+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; protected 1/10–3/10 mi (urban) or 1–2 mi (suburban/rural); 1 year protective period; right of first refusal after; franchisor reserves kiosks, non-traditional outlets, online sales.
What training and support does GNC provide?
GNC provides 97 days of formal training. Supply chain: required purchase from franchisor/affiliate with approved suppliers.
How long is the GNC franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 5-yr term · renewable for consecutive 5-yr terms · must execute then-current agreement. Renewal fee: $13K.
How does a GNC franchisee earn?
A GNC franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Health & Wellness Retail Store format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
Is the GNC franchise offer genuine?
GNC's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://gncfranchising.com/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.
How current is GNC's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from GNC's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2024, filed with state regulators.
Is a GNC franchise SBA-eligible?
GNC appears on the SBA Franchise Directory, so its franchisees can generally pursue SBA-backed financing. Confirm current listing status with your lender.
How many GNC units opened and closed recently?
GNC's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2024 reports 22 openings and 69 franchised-unit exits: 22 terminated, 36 not renewed, 5 reacquired by the franchisor and 6 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, GNC requires a minimum investment of $113K under a Conversion model. GNC operates 703 outlets across the US, established in 1935. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

GNC

GNC is a Health & Wellness brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

GNC Franchise Formats Available in the US

Compare GNC with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for GNC: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing GNC operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/gnc.html for the full interactive prospectus.